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The Yellow Handkerchief

7.019771h 49mMovieComedyDrama

A convict, newly released from prison for murder, joins two strangers on a road trip through Hokkaido to visit his ex-wife, whom he hasn't seen in four years, knowing that if she puts a yellow handkerchief on the window, it would mean that she wants him back at home.

DirectorYoji Yamada
WritersYoji Yamada·Yoshitaka Asama
ProducerToru Najima

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Yellow Handkerchief isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Japan, Taiwan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Yoji Yamada

KTKen Takakura
Ken Takakura
Yusaku Shima
CBChieko Baisho
Chieko Baisho
Mitsue Shima
TTTetsuya Takeda
Tetsuya Takeda
Kinya Hanada
KMKaori Momoi
Kaori Momoi
Akemi Ogawa
KAKiyoshi Atsumi
Kiyoshi Atsumi
Watanabe Kacho
HDHisao Dazai
Hisao Dazai
Ryokan Manager
MOMari Okamoto
Mari Okamoto
Ramen Shop Girl
HTHachiro Tako
Hachiro Tako
Yakuza
KKKazuhiko Kasai
Kazuhiko Kasai
Checkpoint Policeman
SUSakae Umezu
Sakae Umezu
Policeman
AH
Akihiko Hanyû
Policeman
HH
Hidetoshi Hasegawa
Policeman

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The Yellow Handkerchief — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Yellow Handkerchief?

The Yellow Handkerchief isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Japan and Taiwan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Yellow Handkerchief on Netflix?

No, The Yellow Handkerchief is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Yellow Handkerchief on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Yellow Handkerchief isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Yellow Handkerchief for free?

The Yellow Handkerchief isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.